EDC Recent News
An Update on the Economy from Bradley University Economist Dr. Joshua J. Lewer
October 21, 2009

"Most economic indicators suggest that we should be in recovery during the second half of 2009."

Diversification - A message from EDC President Jim McConoughey
October 21, 2009

As we head down the road to recovery there are still uncertainties ahead of us. One thing we can all be certain of is this recession has changed us.

Peoria Ranks #5 Midsized City to Launch a Business
October 14, 2009

CNNMoney.com announced its list of "Best Places to Launch a Business", where Peoria ranked #5 among midsized metro areas.

Illinois Moves up in Forbes Annual Ranking
October 2, 2009

Forbes.com released its fourth-annual ranking of the Best States for Business and Illinois climbs up the list.  The Land of Lincoln is ranked the 24th best state in the country for business.  This is up 9 spots from last year. 

Central Illinois Angels Ready to Invest
September 23, 2009

The Central Illinois Angels investment group is officially open for business.  There are 46 members of the group who are looking to invest in new companies in the Peoria area and beyond. 

Key Economic Video Released
September 16, 2009

The Heartland Partnership family of companies is pleased to announce the release of "The Insiders' View -- Our Road to Recovery", a five segment video featuring U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Caterpillar Chairman & CEO Jim Owens and The Heartland Partnership President & CEO Jim Owens. The video is being hosted on the Heartland Partnership's newly launched website www.heartlandpartnership.org

2009 Annual Progress Report
September 16, 2009

The Heartland Partnership, EDC's parent organization, released today the 2009 Annual Progress Report. During these tough economic times, The Heartland Partnership family of companies is doing everything it can to help this region continue moving forward. One way of doing
that is by making information easily accessible to the general public. The Heartland Partnership’s Annual Progress Report and an animated overview video are now available at www.heartlandpartnership.org

Click here to download the print version of the Annual Progress Report.

"A Site Selector's View" Workshop presented by the EDC
September 9, 2009

Join us for "A Site Selector's View." National Speaker, Consultant and Real Estate Developer - Sergio Fernandez, will be at the EDC for Central Illinois on Wednesday, September 30th to share "A Site Selector's View." Sergio, Principal of JBF Associates, LLC has a Masters in Architecture and over 30 years in the Development and Construction Industry.

Illinois Small Business Economic Recovery Forum II
September 3, 2009

Learn how to complete the paperwork and navigate federal, state and local contracting programs and opportunities available as a result of the Economic Recovery legislation.

Milestone Project expands OSF Emergency Department
August 21, 2009

Steel beams, bare concrete floors and unfinished walls are just beginning to show the shape of things to come: a large emergency room department designed with pods that can expand and contract due